Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed an explosion in the Bagudo General Hospital, Bagudo in the state.
It was learnt that the incident, which occurred early hours
of Tuesday, has triggered panic in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP
Bashir Usman, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said security agencies
swiftly secured the area to prevent further threats.
“The Kebbi State Police Command wishes to assure members of
the public that we have full control of the security situation following the
explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo,” Usman said in a statement.
The PPRO disclosed that a joint security team comprising the
police, military and vigilante personnel immediately cordoned off the area,
while Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and
Nuclear specialists were deployed to assess the scene.
“We are grateful to confirm that there were no casualties.
Although a building within the staff quarters was damaged, the occupants had
already evacuated safely,” he added.
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